CERA

HISTORY: Cera was trapped with her sibling Hermione (adopted!) in a local colony of cats and together sought refuge here at CFC.

The key to my heart right now is having a cat or other cats to help me be at my best. When I see staff members or longer term volunteers coming my way, I will happily hop down off my condo perch and glide towards them to welcome them into my space. I am a sweet, gentle natured lady but losing out on some key early on socialization as a baby has left me a bit shy and uncertain around strangers. Once I know you, you’ll see I have a playful, fun side to me that will quickly have you coming back for a second helping of wonderful me! If you have time and patience and an extra cat or two, I’d love for you to consider me. Even if you don’t have other felines, I’d be happy to hook you up with my super best friend Fred (he’s next to me in some of the pictures) and in no time, we would all be best of friends.

Dec 2025 Update: I’m a slowly evolving being according to my good volunteer friend Scott who pays me very regular bi-weekly visits. He notes I am a true creature of habit in that I’m almost always on the top of a condo and surrounded by plenty of other kitties, most typically Patsy, Belinda, Tibby, Fred and Minnie. What’s truly new about me though is that as he softly pets me I’ve started to purr for him. Previously he might have commented that I’m “just a lump sitting there” but now I’m getting into his TLC sessions and we’re both getting more out of them. As you may recall, I’ve been a bookend for kitty Casey for some time now so breaking out of that mold and finding joy with Scott is very rewarding. Scott says that I’m doing great health wise so I’m all set to enjoy the winter wonderland here. 

Fall Update 2025: I’ve struck out on my own!! You may recall for many years, I was the constant companion to Casey on the top of a condo. I was her “bookend” and at times her “day bed” as she laid and leaned into me. I was often behind her and literally gave her back support day in and day out. I’ve exited that top of condo spot and have found new friends across the room…and yes, atop a condo. It’s a quad of us now hanging out together…Fred, Tibby and Patsy Cline. We’re all respectful of each other and no one is using the other for physical support. It’s kind of nice really. I still have my human friend Scott stopping by to say “hi.” He is soft and gentle in his approach to me (and others) so I still get some interaction from those humans. With my daily room service and housekeeping, I want for nothing and am enjoying this nice change of pace and circle of friends. With my health intact, I’m set up for a lovely fall season.  Cera

Spring Update 2024: Our good friend CERA has been used for a while as a bookend and personal backrest for Casey (grey kitty in her room). Cera has more recently up and left that top of condo area and is now with another group of kitties across the room… Patsy Cline, Belinda and Tibby for example, and she’s her own woman! While still very shy, she’s still accepting of Volunteer Scott’s skilled petting sessions which take place as he balances on a ladder and carefully reaches for her in what can be a tricky group of at times swatty ladies! LOL. Cera is rarely seen off the condo perch choosing to make her movements when no humans are around. She seems nonetheless content and pleased with her daily housekeeping and room service options.